I know this got tagged on at the end of the Pan Am thread, but Radnor needs its own thread, donchathink?

I'll be there to help Jenna Schildmier with Tumble Dry, we'll be stabled with Holly Hepp and crew.

I'll be easy to recognize, tall blonde, fat lip with bruised chin (although I'm hoping it will look better in a few more days). If not, I've already discovered it's possible to drink coffee, diet coke, water, and most importantly, beer, through a straw!

LAZ

Oct. 7, 2003, 07:59 AM

I know this got tagged on at the end of the Pan Am thread, but Radnor needs its own thread, donchathink?

I'll be there to help Jenna Schildmier with Tumble Dry, we'll be stabled with Holly Hepp and crew.

I'll be easy to recognize, tall blonde, fat lip with bruised chin (although I'm hoping it will look better in a few more days). If not, I've already discovered it's possible to drink coffee, diet coke, water, and most importantly, beer, through a straw!

Janette

Oct. 7, 2003, 08:14 AM

I'll be there helping Garry Roque with Marmara and My Romance (aka 'Lips'). I'm hoping (reallyl, really hoping!) that it is drier this year than last. I'm not sure where we'll be stabled, but I'll look you up LAZ - we can have a beer together and you can tell me how you got your fat lip!

Note to Fred - I'll post or email you when we get back and tell you how Lips did. He looks great by the way - ready to rock and roll on the cross country. (Although, I think he'd rather skip the boring, horrid dressage phase if he had his way.)

Robby Johnson

Oct. 7, 2003, 08:19 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Janette:
I'll be there helping Garry Roque with Marmara and My Romance (aka 'Lips'). I'm hoping (reallyl, really hoping!) that it is drier this year than last. I'm not sure where we'll be stabled, but I'll look you up LAZ - we can have a beer together and you can tell me how you got your fat lip!

Note to Fred - I'll post or email you when we get back and tell you how Lips did. He looks great by the way - ready to rock and roll on the cross country. (Although, I think he'd rather skip the boring, horrid dressage phase if he had his way.)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Janette,

I'm so sad I won't be there this year. It was fun meeting you last year, despite the weather. I still don't feel 100% dry. Do you?

I can't wait to hear how Lips goes: it's just killing me that I cannot watch it firsthand. I do hope his flatwork will be given proper attention over the winter - particularly if he's going to move up to Advanced next Spring. Will he go to Florida this winter?

How is your young stallion?

Eat waffles and omelettes and think of me!

Robby

Take me to the river, drop me in the water
http://community.webshots.com/user/rbjohnsonii

tle

Oct. 7, 2003, 08:24 AM

LAZ... have a wonderful time and wish Jenna and Obie the best of luck for me!! ... and check your email. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

************
If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!!!

"All's well that ends with cute E.R. doctors, I always say." -- Buffy

Janette

Oct. 7, 2003, 08:45 AM

No Robby, I still don't feel dry....you should see the raincoats, rubber boots, sweatshirts etc that I've packed. I had so much stuff, I sent it in the horse trailer as I'm sure it won't fit in the car. I'll be driving down tomorrow and I'm watching the weather forecast like a hawk.....sadly, it looks like rain on Friday.

It's too bad you won't be there, as it would have been fun to visit in the sunshine, sitting around eating waffles and drinking cocktails....oh well, maybe next year.

Lips is doing much better at the dressage. However, as is the case with many horses, there are ups and downs until it is really confirmed at the level he needs to be going. When he's on though, he looks great. When he's arguing, well, let's just say the entertainment value is high, what with the antics and all.

My guy did his first prelims this year and was really good. Checkmate was his last one and it was a huge course (so big, I refused to go look at it and was horrified when I saw the pictures...my poor baby!). Forrest just had one greenie run out at a tough combination. However, he pulled a back shoe somewhere on course and really bashed his foot up. That was Sept. 6th and we're still poulticing, soaking etc as he's still not sound. Hopefully, once Radnor and Fairhill are over and I have time to ride, I'll have a sound horse to ride.

Again, I wish you were coming, but I'll fill you in with all the scoop when I'm back.

Janette

Robby Johnson

Oct. 7, 2003, 08:53 AM

I can't wait to hear about it Janette and remember, last year no rain was predicted!!! So maybe that means this year it'll be beautiful!

Robby

Take me to the river, drop me in the water
http://community.webshots.com/user/rbjohnsonii

3dazey

Oct. 7, 2003, 10:47 AM

Would be so happy if someone could report back, especially on my friend Jill Mooney in the CCI**. I wanted to be there so badly to help her but am here at home trying to prepare for the CCI* in Kentucky! Drat the schedule, anyway. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Xctrygirl

Oct. 7, 2003, 10:56 AM

I am being coaxed by the new man in my life to go up there and watch Xc this weekend while he is working. Sooo I am about a 60% chance of going now. Looking better by the day.

Soo I am up for a whole bunch of Omelettes and waffles!! And don't forget the shopping!!!

~Em

Ps: I can also do a quick write up from the show and might be able to snag some digital pics as well if that helps everyone.

"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"

3dazey

Oct. 7, 2003, 02:40 PM

Oooooh Emily, please listen to your SO and go to Radnor! And yes, please, one of your excellent write-ups. Pics would just be icing on the cake. (Don't forget to check on my buddy Jill Mooney. She's so cool.)

Maple Shade

Oct. 7, 2003, 06:13 PM

3dazey- I'm Jill's slave for the rest of the week http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I fly up with her entourage tomorrow. She and Monet will be a very spoiled team as I am also the massage therapist. Will have video camera in hand too.

Margaret/Maple Shade Farm

LAZ

Oct. 7, 2003, 08:01 PM

I'd be happy to report, but I won't have internet access while I'm there. If someone wants to email me a phone # I can call with results and they can post them!

3dazey

Oct. 8, 2003, 04:49 AM

YAY MAPLE SHADE!!! One can never have too many massage therapists! If you see this before you go, PLEASE tell Jill that Dana sends her love and we will be thinking of her every day. Best wishes for a great trip and a lovely week.

Maple Shade

Oct. 8, 2003, 05:28 AM

3dazey- sure thing. If you mail me privaetly by 11:00 I'll send you my cell # so you can call for updates anytime.

Margaret/Maple Shade Farm

Gry2Yng

Oct. 8, 2003, 06:34 AM

I will be there, holding Spots hand while her pony goes around. Also helping a young rider and generally cheering for everyone. I look forward to seeing Lips in the flesh. I have a Sir Ivor and would love to have another. I am wondering if dressage antics will be similar.

Fred

Oct. 8, 2003, 10:25 AM

Thanks Janette, and give Lips a big hug and kiss from me - and best wishes for a safe trip for my little boy!
For those who don't know Lips, aka My Romance, is a 6 year old FULL TB http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif A Fine Romance baby, who I bottle raised when his mommy rejected him.
A couple of weeks ago, at Intermediate at Glen Oro, he came SECOND, with another A Fine Romance baby (not bred by me) coming third at her first outing at Intermediate. This is 'Romancing' , a 7 yr old - from AFR's first crop - ridden by Penny Rowland. Does anyone know if Romancing/Abby is going? Romancing is 3/4 Tb 1/4 Trak.

anyone going with a video camera.. would it be possible to get anything of Lips going XC or stadium?

sulsa

Oct. 8, 2003, 01:58 PM

does anyone know the results from day one?

LAZ

Oct. 8, 2003, 07:07 PM

Fred,

I can try to get some video of your boy if time permits.

I can transfer it to VHS once I get home and send it to you.

No promises, but I'll try!

gahawkeye

Oct. 9, 2003, 04:41 AM

Eventing Etc. has a brief article and pics from Wed. http://www.eventingetc.com/report_radnor_2003.htm

NOthing on the official site yet. Heard they held lots of horses during the jog. With ~120 horses it took almost 2 hours.

Sammy's Mom

Oct. 9, 2003, 12:32 PM

If any of you going and reporting back could check out Anne Kaufman on Jamacian Blue for me I would appreciate it. I audited a clinic she rode in last week and fell in love with her horse. Nice girl too!!

vali

Oct. 9, 2003, 01:48 PM

Please keep an eye out for me on the horse Center Stage, ridden by Melissa Silverman. He's a little grey horse that I owned for five years and took from baby green to Prelim horse trials, and he recently won the Open Intermed. Division at Poplar Place Horse Trials. He had a very bad suspensory tear a couple of years ago, so it's amazing that he's competing at this level.

free

Oct. 9, 2003, 02:00 PM

vali...how old is he now? I wish him good luck.

Some people view a glass as half full - some view it as half empty ... I spill it!

vali

Oct. 9, 2003, 02:42 PM

He's 12 now. He looks a bit like a quarter horse cross, with a slightly short neck and powerful hind end.

Miriam

Oct. 9, 2003, 02:49 PM

Is there any site keeping up with the results? I'm rooting for Jill and Monet too, Dana. Maybe our combined thoughts will do some good.

"One thing vampire children have to be taught early is, don't run with a wooden stake."

EventerAJ

Oct. 9, 2003, 03:46 PM

vali- Iggy is awesome! Best of luck to him and Mel this weekend!! (I heard Chloe didn't pass. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif I hope she gets better soon!!)

~AJ~
I've been there...that's why I'm here.

3dazey

Oct. 9, 2003, 03:52 PM

Miriam, Maple Shade gave me her cell phone number and told me to call anytime. I will definitely be dialing that number to find out if Jill goes Thurs or Fri. Will let you know anything I find out. Goooooo Jill!!!!

Miriam

Oct. 9, 2003, 04:32 PM

Good to know, 3dazey, I have her number too, but was afraid to call because Jill was adamit that we shouldn't call unless the barn caught fire. Maybe that just applies to talking to her personally. Feel free to email me!

"One thing vampire children have to be taught early is, don't run with a wooden stake."

CWO

Oct. 9, 2003, 05:49 PM

eventingetc.com (http://eventingetc.com)is briefly covering Radnor. They have listed the top 10 as of Thurs afternoon.

But I can't find an order of go listed anywhere! I am very dissapointed in the Radnor website!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Many smaller events have much more up to date information. One would think that an event like Radnor would be up to par with regards to info like that! I volunteer for events whenever and wherever possible, so I do my share. (not to be flamed for complaining and not helping http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) I wish I knew that they needed help in making the site more current! It might attract more spectators if it were (not that there isn't a ton of people there already, but the more the merrier).

Wendy Lewis is in 2nd so far. Go Wendy!!

JAGold

Oct. 9, 2003, 08:39 PM

Does anyone know an approximate schedule for Saturday? (As in, is the two-star going in the morning, or is the prelim going first?) I'm still not sure if I can make it down, but I'd love to at least catch the CCI XC. Darn school work. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif --Jess (I just noticed that the smilie I used has the official title "dead," which is unfortunately what I will be if I don't finish some of the projects I have coming due...)

Ah -- thank you! If you have the chance, could you post the time of the first horse on D when times come out? Thanks very much. --Jess

jennachica

Oct. 10, 2003, 10:09 AM

Does anyone know which horses didnt pass the first vet check? My horse is competing, and I havent been able to get ahold of his rider! So yeah, I'm a bit nervous! I'm hoping he's competing dressage today, but so far I havent heard anything!

Sammy's Mom

Oct. 10, 2003, 10:20 AM

Standings after dressage phase are FINALLY posted on Radnor's site

LisaB

Oct. 10, 2003, 10:24 AM

Next set of bitching ...
x-c course map or course description? I would love to see it.

This is where the Radnor "results" are listed. They have not been updated for today's dressage (Friday). Darren was in the lead after Thursday.

Cody

Oct. 10, 2003, 04:19 PM

Another site for results....
www.eventingnews.com (http://www.eventingnews.com)

click on results. I've found that this Canadian site is really on the ball with results.

CWO

Oct. 10, 2003, 05:29 PM

Darren is in 1st & 5th after Friday's dressage.

My internet explorer is being a pain in the butt or I would let you know where I found the results. I think it was on eventingetc.com? they listed the top 15 I think, at the end of today.

JAGold

Oct. 10, 2003, 07:01 PM

Ah-ha. Eventingetc has the following tentative schedule:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> The Preliminary Sections begin their Cross Country Saturday at 8:00 AM. The CCI** will start Roads and Tracks at approximately 9:30 AM and the first horse will start on Phase "D" between 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM, depending on a decision, yet to be made, as to an additional 10 minute halt on Phase "C".
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm still not sure whether I can sneak away for a coule of hours, but I may give it a try. --Jess

Erin

Oct. 10, 2003, 07:17 PM

I'll be there! Probably not til around noon, but I'll be there.

I'm psyched. I've never been to Radnor. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

CWO

Oct. 10, 2003, 08:06 PM

Oh Cool. You'll have a great time!

I'm not sure if I'll go tomorrow or not. I need to get stuff done at home, and I've been doing all horse stuff lately and neglecting my house!! (It's really bad) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

3Miracles

Oct. 10, 2003, 09:49 PM

Thanks for posting the link to eventingetc, so I could see a picture of my former "baby"! I bought San Salvador (dressage leader) as a barely-backed 4 year old from his breeders, and competed him thru preliminary. He was a challenging horse, crammed with offbeat character, and a super athlete. It's exciting to see him do so well (I remember many a wild dressage moment in his early days).

Pol

Oct. 11, 2003, 07:25 AM

Erin- Be sure to eat omelettes !!!!

jennachica

Oct. 11, 2003, 04:04 PM

YEAHHH!!! My horse went clear today! SO happy for him and his rider! They were just a few seconds over the time, but appartently had a picture perfect run!! Too bad they didnt do to hot in dressage though...

jennachica

Oct. 11, 2003, 04:05 PM

YEY!! My horse went clear today with just a few time penalties! So happy for him and his rider! Too bad about dressage though http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

subk

Oct. 11, 2003, 04:31 PM

Anybody got news on Debi Crowley? She was second after dressage! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Bensmom

Oct. 11, 2003, 04:55 PM

Debi is in a technical tie for first according to eventingetc.com -- (meaning, apparently, should they remain tied, Debi will be the winner, as she was closer to optimum time).

None of the other sites have results up though, so if anyone can update me on the riders I was following, I would greatly appreciate it!

and more importantly -- do you have a Robby and Rhodey update for us?

Libby

*Proud member of the Hoof Fetish Clique*

subk

Oct. 11, 2003, 05:00 PM

Just talked to Debi and needless to say she had a great day! Best news of all is that Bo jog great at little while ago. She said she feels confident about stadium but figures she'll be pretty nervous by tomorrow.

AppJumpr08

Oct. 11, 2003, 05:17 PM

Just talked to Buck, and he's in 4th, which he's very pleased about. And Samantha Taylor had a clear go in her first **. And Wendy Lewis is in 3rd!! Fingers crossed for tomorrow!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

~Jessica
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!

vali

Oct. 11, 2003, 06:06 PM

Any updates on how cross country went for Melissa Silverman and Center Stage?

sulsa

Oct. 11, 2003, 06:59 PM

good for darren and san salvador- a great horse with a great rider!

subk

Oct. 12, 2003, 09:40 AM

Anybody have a link with yesterdays XC scores up? I can't seemed to find anything.

CWO

Oct. 12, 2003, 09:57 AM

I can't find anything either!! I did find out that my trainer's horse tied up prior to D. What a bummer!! She is such a great jumper, but she gets herself to excited!! I'm so bummed for them!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif

rp4241

Oct. 12, 2003, 10:50 AM

Can you say who your trainer is? I'm going crazy trying to find the results too and my trainer is also riding a mare, looks like probably from around your area...
Thanks!

COTH will have a story and scores tomorrow, it looks like. But I'm bummed that Radnor hasn't updated them on their website.

JAGold

Oct. 12, 2003, 12:01 PM

Good grief. I didn't make it down to watch yesterday (darn schoolwork) but I did head down to meet friends for dinner. I didn't think to grab a score sheet, because I assumed that everything would be up on the web. Silly me. (Of course, who knows if scores were even available there?)

From what I remember, Debi Crowley is tied with Darren on San Salvador for first. Darren is also tied for fourth with Buck. I think Wendy Lewis is third, and Philip and Bruce Mandeville are tied for 6th. And there is a tie for 8th, too -- Sara Davis and someone else. I'm sorry, that's all I remember. I was surprised by all the ties -- stadium should be very interesting. Maybe we'll hear about it next month... --Jess

I think Icy Grey is the horse Bruce is in the top 10 on. He looked very good over the jumps I saw yesterday. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Kiwi Sporthorses

Oct. 12, 2003, 12:57 PM

Thanks Erin! The ex-NZ owners are dying to know how they went!!

Gry2Yng

Oct. 12, 2003, 03:56 PM

I think Bruce was in 6th after xc. Saw Imtiaz on steeplecase, he was cooking. Not sure how Phase D went.

Kiwi Sporthorses

Oct. 12, 2003, 05:11 PM

....so...is "cooking" good or bad?!!

mistyjewell

Oct. 12, 2003, 05:23 PM

I think if I read the results page on Radnor, they were up... but I am not sure if that included today's stadium or not.

I'm happy though, a rider from my former barn placed 35th! And it was his first 1*. I think it's admirable he finished all in one piece!

I was with a fence judge at the frog pond (18 and 19) and saw some very scary stuff going on there, I think the footing wasn't all that great. While I was watching I saw at least 3 people get elimnintaed there, and was there when the poor girl had to be taken to the hospital. I hope she's ok!

~Once you have ridden the tiger it is impossible to dismount~

AppJumpr08

Oct. 12, 2003, 06:04 PM

The Frog Pond is always scary...that long downhill run always gets a few of them running on their heads, and that log in is so big!!
It is a shame that the organizers aren't getting the results up faster....

~Jessica
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!

Hannahsmom

Oct. 12, 2003, 06:34 PM

Thank whoever for the Canadian site. So excited to see Wendy Lewis finish second. Too bad the Radnor 'official' page is still showing only dressage.

sulsa

Oct. 12, 2003, 06:53 PM

who finished 3rd- philip, i was told by someone there that darren did but eventingetc says philip did

canyonoak

Oct. 12, 2003, 06:54 PM

results seem to be up for some of the top placings on

www.eventingetc.com (http://www.eventingetc.com)

exciting to see new names on the top of the leaderboard!

mistyjewell

Oct. 12, 2003, 07:00 PM

Yea! Checked out the canadian website... but I guess Duncan was 35th after XC and finished 33rd! Cool.

I'm amazed how many people didn't finish! But at the same time, seeing the course I can. It had some very technical parts, like the fox drop! I saw all kinds of things going on there as well as the frog pond!

~Once you have ridden the tiger it is impossible to dismount~

mistyjewell

Oct. 12, 2003, 07:02 PM

thought I'd add this direct link to results

http://www.eventingnews.com/results/radnor100703.html

~Once you have ridden the tiger it is impossible to dismount~

CWO

Oct. 12, 2003, 08:31 PM

Thank God for eventingnews.com!!! and eventingetc.com!! BIG BOO for Radnor Organizers!! How unorganized!!

YEAH Duncan!! What a cool team they make!!

RP4241 check your PTs.

JAGold

Oct. 12, 2003, 08:38 PM

GotSpots, what fantastic news! You must be thrilled!! (And E finished on her dressage score...what a weekend. I wish I'd been there to see.) Congrats! --Jess

GotSpots

Oct. 13, 2003, 06:37 AM

Jess, thank you very much! We are beyond thrilled: other than throwing a minor temper tantrum in the dressage ring (horse decided that the red Cadillac judges' truck was not to be tolerated), he was almost foot perfect throughout, and was very clever on some new questions. It was a lovely weekend, the weather held perfectly, and the crowds and kids were alot of fun.

OK well so much for my "live" reports.. I was beat butt tired each night and new SO and I basically went to dinner and collapesed.

Here's the bits and pieces I noticed over the weekend:

First off for NMS and TLE, I rode with Ralphie and Petey in the horse ambulance off the course. In fact I caught Petey after they slipped and fell on the grassy turn to the gallop lane back up the hill from the back field. Ralph tried to grab him as he was getting up but missed, petey came galloping up and I stood there saying "Whoa Petey" and he looked like "Oh well she knows my name, I'll stop! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" He was great during the vet lookover and the trailer ride back to the barns. Stayed very calm throughout and looked much relieved to just be around his grooms when we got back to the barn. Ralph was great, I told him to just stand still and when we trailered backl to ride in the cab and relax. He never said much but he did thank me. Honestly it sucked for him since he and Petey had been giking butt to that point. He just missed the turn a bit, remembered where he was late and pulled and petey couldn't hold his footing at that speed and turn.

OK on to the rest...

Holly's fall with I Spy... just a bit of a fluke thing, though those of us at the water (2nd to last fence) thought he looked a bit tired.

Debi and Might Mite were fantastic looking all weekend and during theirn entire xc round Brian kept announcing "IF she goes clean she'll be the new leader" No pressure there.

Umm Wendy and Darren looked great on XC, but Darren was a bit overly handsy in stadium with Southbound, and looked to be disagreeing with San Salvador a bit too.

Buck and Idalgo also set the course on fire, he rode a very nice trip and was brilliantn through the double corners and the frog pond, where I was at that point.

Stina and Bonnie Looked awesome and really rode well throughout but after stadium when i congratulated her she mentioned that she was gonna have to work on a better dressage test. mmm Bonnie on a mission, look out next year!!

Sara and Mackinac have looked great all fall and won some and this weekend she really showed how well they have clicked. Look for her to be a threat at the 3*'s next year.

Ok well I am being summoned for some pancakes (Oh darn)

It was a great Radnor with great weather.

~Emily

"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"

Settled in at the Frog Pond for awhile, so I saw Eleanor Brennan and Baily II's fall. I had been following each pair's approach from up the hill to the jumps in and through the water, and the only thing I notice a little different in Eleanor's ride was that she didn't start kicking like a demon once in the water (most of the other rider's did) Baily II seemed to be stalling out when he came to the bank up and made a good effort, but stumbled badly and rider was catapulted into the bounce. Horse was fine, and politely stood and waited for her to remount, which she stood and seemed ready to do, then clutched her chest and collapsed again. Ouch! Anyone know the full report on her condition, hope she's okay. Horse was fine, his attitude was like "was that my fault? I tried, honestly!"

So if anything can be taken from that one, it's be sure to kick on through deep water! Especially since the footing seemed sticky in there.

Saw I Spy too and agreed he looked a bit tired, she cracked him over each bounce in. But not that tired, and the jump judges at the one before (the double hedges) said he looked fine there. So it probably was just a fluke.

Well, now we get too look forward to Fairhill CCI***! Great time to be on the east coast for eventers! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Arcadien

tle

Oct. 13, 2003, 08:15 AM

Hey LAZ!!! Can't wait to hear a report on Jenna. Congrats to her and Obie! They've come a long way... especially Obie this year.

************
If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!!!

"All's well that ends with cute E.R. doctors, I always say." -- Buffy

Xctrygirl

Oct. 13, 2003, 10:41 AM

Pics are up on the Chron main home...

Just three but they're good... I could be biased though :-)

~Emily

"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"

Robby Johnson

Oct. 13, 2003, 10:47 AM

Neat that Debi won! Last Thanksgiving I was at Meadow Run Farm and Jim was teaching a clinic and she had two horses there, one of which may've been Mighty Mite. It was a big bay, sort of hot-to-trot, who was jumping huge into the water.

Robby

Take me to the river, drop me in the water
http://community.webshots.com/user/rbjohnsonii

Erin

Oct. 13, 2003, 11:02 AM

That Mighty Mite is a cool little horse! And I'm amazed that she made the time. I was sitting over across the road watching the corner option, the bank (#15) and the double brush... they looked great all the way through. Took the straight route at the corner, but the long way at the bank.

BUT... as you headed back up toward the road, the riders were supposed to turn into this lane between two split-rail fences. Debi missed the turn and galloped up the wrong lane, which dead-ended at the road, so she had to turn around and gallop back the way she came, and then go the right way. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif She must have lost a good 15 seconds there... I figured there was no way she made the time, but I guess she was really cooking everywhere else! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Gry2Yng

Oct. 13, 2003, 11:02 AM

You have to draw your own conculsions on "cooking". I believe Imtiaz has either the fastest or the second fastest steeplechase ride.

Beau (Mighty Mite) is only 16hh and pretty quiet, probably not the horse you saw Robby. Though he might really light up in schooling, he was an angel in the 10 minute box and for cooling out.

Congrats Spot!

GotSpots

Oct. 13, 2003, 11:17 AM

Erin: I didn't realize she missed the turn up -- I thought that road crossing was slightly confusing when we walked it. By the long way at the bank, do you mean she did not do the bending four strides from the log to the bank up? How did her approach ride? I've been curious about how the corners rode: they kept moving the trees in between them during the week and the riders had readjust their plans between first and final course walks.

On time, I think everyone was surprised at how fast the course rode. We were expecting alot more time faults, and even thought our horse would have been closer to the time instead of 20+ seconds under.

Thanks Gry. So great to see you, and sorry we didn't get to spend more time.

Erin

Oct. 13, 2003, 11:31 AM

Everyone I saw do the long way at the bank made it look pretty smooth. They just jumped 14 and then swung left and made a circle and came back to the bank.

I never made it all the way down there to see the bank up close... I was watching from up on top of the hill near the corner. That fence seemed to ride well for most people, although there were several glance-offs among the 20 or so horses I watched go through there. More people went the long way out of the group I watched.

Yup, that turn toward the road was confusing. Po Tatham also went the "wrong" way, but she just went back up the way the riders had come down, so it probably just added a couple seconds to her time. Poor Debi missed BOTH turns and really had to backtrack.

subk

Oct. 13, 2003, 11:45 AM

Robby the horse you saw was probably String Bean who always takes a huge leap into water. She's moving him up to Prelim in a few weeks.

Beau may be Appendex but you'd never know it by looking at him. He's got a great stride and she rarely has trouble with time if she decides to go for it. He was slow a couple weeks ago at Poplar Place where she won the Advanced dressage but it was her second try at the level and she didn't push him. With time though she still ended up second.

Simon and Beau did both their first one star and two star as barn buddies. Debi could not be move deserving! I talked to her this morning while she was driving home and she was pretty cute. She said it hadn't really sunk in yet because she always figured if she ever won anything that big she was sure she'd feel like a different person the next day. This morning she feels like the same old Debi.

I told her that after this she wouldn't get to be the "unkown rider from Elkmont, Alabama" anymore!

mistyjewell

Oct. 13, 2003, 12:12 PM

From what I heard on the girl who had to be taken away from the frog pond.. I was with the Dr. who looked her over before she left, and he thought that she just had a bad bruise on her hip and elbow, but wouldn't know if there was a crack on her hip or not until x-rayed. No broken ribs or anything it appears, thankfully. She really got smashed between the horse and fence.

I agree I didn't really see bad riding there, just an unlucky slip out of the water. Although there were quite a few horse who looked like they were getting stuck in the middle but got out ok. It was definatly an interesting fence to be sitting at all day.

I saw Duncan and Tip at the Fox Drop and Duck Pond. They looked great! He must be soo proud of the guy! Hope to see them at more things next year. I felt bad I was at the Fair Hill and PLantation Fields earlier in the year and missed him go BOTH times!

~Once you have ridden the tiger it is impossible to dismount~

Gry2Yng

Oct. 13, 2003, 12:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> she always figured if she ever won anything that big she was sure she'd feel like a different person the next day. This morning she feels like the same old Debi.
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Too cool. That is a quote for the COTH.

tle

Oct. 13, 2003, 12:30 PM

Until he posts on the Eventers-L list, can anyone give any commentary on how Steuart Pittman and Salute the Truth did? I know they finished (39th I think), but any commentary??

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Erin

Oct. 13, 2003, 01:05 PM

I got there just as he was going out on XC, so I saw him over jump number 6, I think... the feed stand. He looked good there. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif From what Brian announced, it sounded like the rest of the course went well for him, but I really have no idea.

colliemom

Oct. 13, 2003, 02:04 PM

Steuart survived a scare with a fat tendon on day one, but passed the jog, and the swelling went away... no idea what caused it. Dressage was "better than recent events but not as good as the last few days".

Willie jumped around clear cross country, and about 20 seconds over the time. And they jumped around clean on Stadium, rapping the last fence hard but it stayed up (unlike very many others who had that fence down!)

It was an awesome week, and it's fun to come here and see Duncan and Tip mentioned! They were great, but I may be a bit biased http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

GotSpots

Oct. 13, 2003, 06:17 PM

TLE -- I saw his dressage warm-up, which looked nice, but I gather it didn't quite hold together in the ring. He show-jumped clean, but with a couple of time penalties, and also had a few time faults on x-c. I saw part of steeplechase and it looked fine, but missed his D. Flashy horse.

Does anyone know how the spectator that was run over by the duck pond is doing? Also, any updates on Eleanor Brennan? Hope everyone is ok.

Miss Maddie

Oct. 13, 2003, 06:23 PM

Spectator run over by the duck pond? Please clarify! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

I was so pleased all weekend to see him up there in what little results were posted. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Great job and what a nice horse! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Libby

*Proud member of the Hoof Fetish Clique*

Erin

Oct. 13, 2003, 07:23 PM

Yep, a little kid was run over. I'm totally spacing on which horse it was, but he ran out at the last element, dumped the rider, plowed right through the rope marking the galloping lane, and over a little kid who was sitting right on the other side of the rope.

I left the jump as the emergency vehicle got there, but I'm assuming it was that little kid who was the injured spectator, since he (?) was screaming his little head off. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

GotSpots

Oct. 14, 2003, 07:13 AM

That's what I heard too -- a rider I was helping in the vet box for was passing by on C and saw it happen, though we didn't know the end result. We did hear them send out the ambulance, but nothing about what happened. Hoping that everything ended up ok and he was more frightened than hurt.

Thanks Libby. We were very pleased with him (and he is very pleased right now to not have to have another @#$% bath for a few days).

Robby Johnson

Oct. 14, 2003, 07:36 AM

What happened to Eleanor?

Take me to the river, drop me in the water
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Settled in at the Frog Pond for awhile, so I saw Eleanor Brennan and Baily II's fall. I had been following each pair's approach from up the hill to the jumps in and through the water, and the only thing I notice a little different in Eleanor's ride was that she didn't start kicking like a demon once in the water (most of the other rider's did) Baily II seemed to be stalling out when he came to the bank up and made a good effort, but stumbled badly and rider was catapulted into the bounce. Horse was fine, and politely stood and waited for her to remount, which she stood and seemed ready to do, then clutched her chest and collapsed again. Ouch! Anyone know the full report on her condition, hope she's okay. Horse was fine, his attitude was like "was that my fault? I tried, honestly!"

So if anything can be taken from that one, it's be sure to kick on through deep water! Especially since the footing seemed sticky in there.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fred

Oct. 14, 2003, 05:33 PM

did anyone see my little boy "Lips" (My Romance) go at all? I see he had a bad dressage day, but at least he got round. safely I hope.

GotSpots

Oct. 14, 2003, 06:59 PM

Fred, I watched his dressage and his show jumping. In dressage, he just seemed a bit tense and not very through: maybe just a touch of I'm too fit and feel good? However, I was watching from the top of the hill where I was hand grazing, so someone else closer up may have had a better look. He had two stops x-c and some time, but I didn't see either of the stops. His show jumping was fairly smooth, though he had a bit of time. He certainly has some of his dad's "look" (including a lovely head and eye), but I think his dam comes out more in his jump, at least based on what I saw. He finished up in 67th.

Fred, I saw a bit of Lips', XC. I think I even have a photo or two (will have to check). He looked pretty good, but not totally in to it. He jumps really well, but it looked like he and Garry were having a bit of a discussion vis a vis, speed and line, etc. Towards the end he also looked perhaps a hair tired. He's got a great jump though, and what a face!

Janette

Oct. 15, 2003, 01:31 PM

Fred, we were very pleased with Lips at Radnor....well once the dressage was over. Actually, Lips did pretty much as good a test as he is capable of at this time. He is built a little downhill and he is only 6, so it will take some time and muscling to be able to hold the frame they are looking for. He did however, do a nice quiet test (apart from a small hissy fit at the reinback) that really was one of his best to this point. (Although the dressage doesn't necessarily come easy to Lips, he certainly tries to do a good job.)

His cross country was awesome. His two quits were of the green variety. Fence 5 was a huge drop to a skinny. Lips still likes to launch off of drops and that's what he did! (Huge gasp from the crowd...) Garry got him to the skinny, but due to the large leap he took, and due to him being somewhat distracted by all the people, he didn't see the skinny until the last minute and ran out. He jumped it beautifully on the second try. The other run out was also a green type moment. Once he had the first runout, Garry didn't push for time so that Lips could have a positive experience and I think he did. Finished beautifully, and recovered well. (He does need to learn to gallop with his nose off the ground.....not a sign of fatigue, it's just the way he goes right now - he did steeplechase that way too!)

Lips jogged sound Sunday and Garry was pleased with his show jumping. It was a toughish course to make the time and leave rails up, so we were pleased with 0 rails and just 6 seconds over.

Fred, you would have been very proud of your boy. He was an absolute angel to handle all weekend. It's like he loves three days - we clipped him without any problems and he was wonderful to handle both in the 10 minute box and after he was finished. (He hates, really hates, cold water and we had to use ice water on him when he was done. All he did was a) flap his lips at us or b) stamp his feet on the ground! No kicking or jumping around.)

Overall, we think Lips was a star at Radnor - he's only 6 and will only get better. (I know I'm biased, but he really was a good boy!!)

By the way, Garry's other ride, who's normally a wonderful dressage horse, was in heat and very unhappy for dressage. Hence, bad test. On cross country day, she was having a wonderful round until she shipped and fell turning from fence 14 to 15(??). Up she jumped and ran away....revenge for being clipped and being tubed I guess!!! Oh well, that's eventing.

Robby, too bad you weren't there. The weather was fabulous and I've got a sun burn now. (I had every piece of rain gear I own with me this year, and apart from a slight drizzle early Sunday morning, I didn't need any of it.) Hopefully, the weather will be just as cooperative at Fairhill!!

Fred, email me privately if you want any more info on Lips at Radnor.

Janette

Fred

Oct. 15, 2003, 06:42 PM

thanks GotSpots, Heather and Janette for the update on Lips - if you did get a picture, Heather, I would LOVE that!! I'd like to think he gets his jumping ability from his Dad, but I'm sure it could have come from either or both of them. He certainly is brave though. We've never seen his Mom jump, - I got her off the track, but she is a big athletic mare, not a great mover, but a handsome athlete, (with some jaw-dropping leaps and bucks in her repertoire) and a wonderful mare (rotten mother though, poor little Lips) Lips now has a baby full brother, named True Romance (Trueman) and at least Mac has sort of accepted him. She is in foal again for 2004, so we will keep our fingers crossed that all goes well with that.

jennachica

Oct. 15, 2003, 06:47 PM

Does anyone know of any websites that have pics from Radnor online, as my boy was competing but I couldnt go down with them, so I would love to have lots and lots of pictures!

Heather

Oct. 16, 2003, 03:48 AM

The photographers that were there that typically sell to competitors (or owners) were Mary Phelps and Brant Gamma, neither of whom, to my knowledge, have websites (I think they only shoot film). I had heard someone say that Ted and Christine Tchir were there, though I never saw them myself. If they were, the photos will be up at sporthorsestudio.com after awhile. If you tell me who your horse was, I'd be glad to see if I have any pictures, though I'm not a pro in the same league as those guys.